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235 Youth and At-Risk Youth Grants for Illinois

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Fellowships to USA Poets to Undertake Impactful Civic Projects and Create New Work

Deadline 02/24/25

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA and territories poets to engage in impactful civic projects and the creation of new work. Selected fellows are official poet laureates with a history of published work who are recognized in their field. The program is intended to recognize...

GrantWatch ID#: 207004

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, Research Centers, and Tribes for Resear...

Deadline 02/25/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, IHEs, research centers, and tribes for research on autism and other developmental disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 151139

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Address Gambling Problems

Deadline 02/26/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address gambling problems. Funding is intended to support new programs, enhance existing programs, and increase community awareness and response. Programs and activities should be designed to rea...

GrantWatch ID#: 205176

Grants to USA Organizations to Support Activities at National Parks Throughout the Country

Deadline 02/27/25

Grants to USA organizations to support activities at national parks throughout the country. Funding is intended to support short-term service projects for young people. Projects should address maintenance, recreation, and access for visitors with disabilities. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 208297

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Park and Recreation Agencies for Recreational Extracurricula...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants of $60,000 and in-kind support to USA park and recreation agencies for recreational extracurricular programs. In addition to funding, eligible applicants will receive peer networking opportunities and training. Funding is intended to benefit underserved and low-...

GrantWatch ID#: 141268

Grants to Illinois Youth Clubs and Chapters for Projects to Enhance Local Communities

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants of $500 to Illinois youth clubs and chapters of agricultural organizations for activities to enhance eligible communities. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the quality of life for residents. Proposed projects will be evaluated for the tangibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 168579

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Benefiting Residents in Eligible Count...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies in eligible counties for new or established programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of youth, education, and health and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179301

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline 02/28/25

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Opportunity for USA High School Students to Participate in a Contest for Essays About a Person...

Deadline 02/28/25

Opportunity for USA students in grades 9-12 to participate in a contest for original composition describing a personal experience related to cancer. Eligible submissions are focused on either a personal diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. Winners will receive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 193451

Opportunity for USA and International High School Students to Participate in a Summer Science ...

Deadline 02/28/25

Opportunity for USA and International high school students to participate in a summer science education program. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with an opportunity to take part in outdoor activities and engage with STEAM professionals. Internatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 199932

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit human services organizations for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, basic needs, homelessness, financial stability, youth d...

GrantWatch ID#: 200706

Grants to USA Organizations for Amateur Radio Programs and Initiatives

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizations for amateur radio programs and initiatives. Preference will be given to proposals that are sustainable and expandable. Projects that include youth are encouraged, as well as projects with the support of the local community or...

GrantWatch ID#: 200819

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators for Youth Research Projects in the Environm...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International environmental educators for youth research projects in the environmental sciences. Funding is intended to support projects involving K-12 students in both formal and informal education settings, such as parks and nature centers....

GrantWatch ID#: 204579

Grants to Illinois 6-12th Grade Teachers in Eligible Areas for Agriculture-Based Classroom Pro...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants of up to $350 to Illinois teachers in eligible locations for agriculture-related classroom projects and curricula. Funding is intended for agriculture and agricultural science lessons that benefit students in grades 6-12. Examples of topics include soil, aquapon...

GrantWatch ID#: 207195

Opportunity for USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Health Clinics to Present Innovative Solutions t...

Deadline 02/28/25

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school systems, health clinics, and CBOs to present innovative solutions to reduce specific types of smoking. A variety of solutions, including governmental policy changes, public awareness campaigns, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 216699

Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas that wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Music and Music Education Programs

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for music and music education programs or projects. Funding is intended to enhance and promote organizations whose services benefit the residents of Illinois. Applicants who meet the eligible criteria but are from the greater ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172886

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit a let...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Project areas include education, arts learning, and vocational training. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a specia...

GrantWatch ID#: 176449

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Japanese...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eli...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for applicants working in the fields of education, youth services, the arts, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 185993

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Support Programs and Services for Local Y...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public institutions of higher education, and religious organizations for projects that benefit youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programming and services that assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193155

Grants to USA IHEs for Summer Humanities Programs for Underserved High School Students

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school senio...

GrantWatch ID#: 206103
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Grants to USA Nonprofits Serving Children and Youth Impacted by Injustice and Marginalization

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations serving children and youth impacted by injustice, hardship, poverty, or marginalization. Funding is intended for support services such as mentoring, counseling, role modeling, educational enrichment, and other progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 218857

Grants USA Nonprofits for Training and Education for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Deadline 03/03/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to implement training and educational programs for parents of children and youth with disabilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 149844

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Safety Initiatives

Deadline 03/03/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to reduce gun violence in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support community-based and grassroots solutions to increase safety in local neighborhoods. Eligible applicants work in neighborhoods experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 187948

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit CBOs to Promote Sports Opportunities for Local Children and Youth

Deadline 03/03/25

Grants of up to $6,000 to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations to promote children's participation in sports in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offer youth and children more opportunities to play softball and baseball by supporting equipment purc...

GrantWatch ID#: 200791

Grants to Colorado, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance ...

Deadline 03/03/25

Grants to Colorado, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for activities that advance the health of local communities. Funding is intended for proposals that enhance the physical, mental, and social health and well-being of familie...

GrantWatch ID#: 207270

Opportunity for USA Teams of Youth Leaders and Adult Leaders to Participate in a Leadership De...

Deadline 03/03/25

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program related to peacemaking. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 210195

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communiti...

Deadline 03/04/25

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: strong families, financial well-being, and economic opportunities. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 179028

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Coalitions for Social Justice Projects

Deadline 03/04/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 190724

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline 03/05/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: child well-being, rainforest eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 177778

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and K-12 Schools for Educational Garden...

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants of $3,500 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and K-12 public, private, and charter schools for new or existing gardening projects. Requests may be made for edible educational gardens that grow fruits, herbs, edible flowers, g...

GrantWatch ID#: 182429

Grants to USA Youth-serving Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Needy Children

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants to USA youth-serving nonprofit organizations to benefit needy children. Funding is intended for programs that assist children who have experienced hardship, including psychological, physical, and social trauma. The purpose of the program is to minimize the adver...

GrantWatch ID#: 219175

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Gifted Children...

Deadline 03/06/25

Grant of $45,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with an educational institution for psychology research in the area of giftedness. Funding is intended for projects related to gifted and talented children and adolescents. Eligible activities in...

GrantWatch ID#: 175915

Opportunity for USA Young Adults to Gain Work Experience in Environmental Stewardship

Deadline 03/06/25 Conference Date: 02/27/25

Opportunity for USA young adults to gain work experience in the field of environmental stewardship. The program provides training, networking, and support by host organizations and agencies. Successful applicants will be able to engage in a range of activities related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187717

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies, including libraries, school districts, and park districts, for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. New applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 151988
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Grants to Illinois Organizations to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois organizations for initiatives that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Proposed initiatives should align with the following areas of focus: literacy, health and wellness, children and youth, and serving the developmentall...

GrantWatch ID#: 158805

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of youth education, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 168578

Grants to USA Nonprofit Providers of Out-of-School Programs to Serve Middle School Students

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants to USA nonprofit providers of out-of-school programs to enhance extracurricular programming for students in grades 6-8. The funding is intended to support summer and after-school educational programs in offering guidance and skills that these students need to be...

GrantWatch ID#: 182832
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Grants to USA Charter and Public High Schools in Multiple States for Engineering Courses

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants to USA charter and public high schools in multiple states for engineering courses in eligible counties. Priority will be given to schools with a high-need student population. Funding is intended for technology, equipment, and teacher training. Eligible schools m...

GrantWatch ID#: 211562

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Enrichment Programs that Benefit Middle School Studen...

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational enrichment programs that benefit middle school students, particularly in underserved populations. Funding is intended for out-of-school activities, including after-school and summer learning programs, that help prep...

GrantWatch ID#: 212265

Grants to USA Public and Charter Schools in Multiple States for STEM Courses at the Middle Sch...

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants to California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington public and charter schools in eligible counties for STEM courses at the middle school level. Funding is intended to offset costs such as teacher traini...

GrantWatch ID#: 216382

Grants to USA Charter and Public High Schools in Multiple States for Computer Science Courses

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants to USA charter and public high schools in multiple states for computer science courses in eligible counties. Priority will be given to schools with a high-need student population. Funding is intended for technology, equipment, and teacher training. Eligible scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 216472
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Grants to USA Youth Partnered with Nonprofits and Schools for Projects to Effect Positive Chan...

Deadline 03/09/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth partnered with nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to effect positive change. Priority will be given to projects focused on environmental justice. Successful applicants will participate in a fellowship program that will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201700
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline 03/10/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Develop or Improve Upon Strategies to Help Youth Gain Meaning...

Deadline 03/13/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to develop or improve upon strategies to help youth gain meaningful employment. Funding is intended for activities and projects that reduce barriers to job-seeking efforts, encourage learning financial skills, and enhance the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219043
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Music Pro...

Deadline 03/14/25

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must take an eligibility quiz, and returning applicants must contact the funding source for access to the appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 178253
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Grants to USA High Schools and Prep Schools to Support Safe and Substance-Free School Events

Deadline 03/14/25

Grants to USA high schools and preparatory schools to support safe and substance-free school events. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with school-hosted events that encourage healthy choices and substance-free celebration activities after graduation or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196746
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs Benefiting Underserved Youth

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support services and programs that assist at-risk, neglected, and abused children, youth, and families. Funded activities must serve res...

GrantWatch ID#: 143546
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